One of the most common early mistakes I see in apparel brands has nothing to do with design or marketing. It’s launching with too many styles. Not because founders are ambitious — but because they’re unsure. More SKUs feel safer. In reality, they destroy cash, focus and feedback loops. Honest question: If you were launching today, would you start with 3–5 styles or 10–20? And why?

Curious to understand where everyone’s at right now. If you’re up for it, just reply with one line: • What stage you’re at (idea / early sales / scaling) • OR one apparel problem that’s on your mind right now No right or wrong answers — this helps me shape what we break down first here.

Welcome to Startup to Scale-Up (Apparel). This community is for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build a profitable apparel brand — without wasting time or money. Whether you’re at the idea stage or already planning your first launch, you’re in the right place. 🎯 What This Community Helps You Do Inside this community, you’ll learn how to: - Choose the right category and customer - Decide what products to launch first - Avoid expensive beginner mistakes - Build a clear, repeatable apparel business - Move from idea → product → first sale → scale This is practical guidance, not theory. 🧭 How to Use This Community Step 1: Start with the Classroom Go to Classroom → Foundations: Start Your Apparel Brand Complete: - Module 1: Niche, Customer & Positioning - Module 2: Product Selection & Development Do not skip these. They form the base for everything else. Step 2: Do the Action Steps Each lesson ends with a simple action. Post your answers in the comments. That’s how you’ll get feedback and clarity. Progress comes from doing, not watching. Step 3: Join the Weekly Live Calls This is where most value happens. - Ask questions - Get feedback on your ideas - Learn from others’ mistakes and wins Details will be posted inside the community. ⚠️ Important Guidelines - This is a no-fluff space - Keep questions specific - Respect others’ journeys - Focus on progress, not perfection Everyone here is building. 🚀 What to Do Right Now 1️⃣ Go to Classroom → Foundations 2️⃣ Complete Module 1 3️⃣ Post your answers in the lesson comments Once you’re done, move to Module 2. Glad to have you here. Let’s build something real. — Prem

Hey everyone — I’m Prem Kalyani, and I’ve spent the last 15+ years building, running, and scaling apparel businesses — from factories and export units to lifestyle brands and D2C startups. I created this community to help founders, operators, and creators in the apparel space bridge the gap between creativity and execution — so your ideas don’t just look good, they scale profitably. Here, you’ll learn how to: 👕 Build strong sourcing and production systems 📊 Price your products right and manage cash flow ⚙️ Streamline supply chains and operations 🚀 Plan growth — from startup to ₹10 Cr+ This is a space to learn, share, and grow together — not theory, but what actually works on the ground. 👉 Introduce yourself below: - What’s your brand or role? - What’s one challenge you’re facing right now? Welcome to the journey from Startup → Scale-Up. Let’s build smarter.